The Somali security forces have conducted an operation last night in Heliwaa district of Banadir region within the capital, Mogadishu amidst increased patrols.
The troops from NISA - The Nation Intelligence and Security Agency carried out the operation specified in Suuqa Hoolaha neighborhood, targeting houses there.
The local residents say that NISA arrested individuals suspected to be Al-Shabaab members.
Since last month, the security forces have been conducting operations in Mogadishu to prevent Al-Shabaab attacks and the insecurity acts.